How to Choose a Suitable Technology for Teleconsultations

Abstract

In this paper are discussed different versions of solutions for consultations from distance. It will be presented review of consultations through web-site, portal, bridge and cell phone - examples of the different technical and virtual schemes, used in telemedicine.
Based on our experience we would discuss positive and negative factors, which can influence the choice of a concrete working model for telemedical practice.
As a successful example would be presented one solution, which is based on several interoperating systems: Desktop software that is composed of: a patient database access module, an administrator module and an operator module; a teleconference software solution, a forum and a mail module.